SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Leeds offers an opportunity for elite athletes to join the Sports Scholarships Scheme which aims to support elite athletes in their academic and sporting lives throughout their time at University.
There are five different types of scholarship available:
The benefits and application process are the same for all types of scholarships, however, the criteria for each type varies.
Benefits
(Opportunities may also exist for academic flexibility and/or part-time study.)
UNIVERSITY SPORT SCHOLARSHIP
The University Sports Scholarships are provided to support elite athletes in their academic and sporting lives throughout their time at University, whether they are potential Olympians or competing at a county or national level. All elite athletes who are studying at the University are eligible to apply for a sports scholarship. These scholarships are open to any student in any year studying any subject. Students receive services according to an agreed action plan.
ALUMNI SPORT SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by individual alumnus of the University, these scholarships are sports specific. Currently there are two available for squash and cricket - The Alumni Sport Scholarships; again these are open to any student in any year studying any subject. Scholarships are worth £2500 per year.
PARTNERSHIP SPORT SCHOLARSHIP
The Leeds-Hymers Scholarship has been designed specifically for Hymers College students who have shown an aptitude in sporting and academic performance during their time at school and who wish to fulfil their sporting and academic ambitions whilst at University. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide a continuing level of support for the athlete both before and during their transition into higher education, allowing them to maintain a focus on their sport and study. Scholars are awarded up to £750 per year.
TASS
The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, or TASS as it is better known, is a Government funded programme that represents a unique partnership between sport and higher and further education. The programme awards Scholarships and Bursaries to talented athletes that are committed to combining their sport and education. It aims to reduce the drop out of talented athletes from sport and supports and develops the talent of today for sporting success in the future.
The Sports Scholarship Scheme at the University of Leeds works in conjunction with TASS, in providing support for athletes at the University. Many of our current athletes are on both schemes.
For more information about TASS, please visit the official website at www.tass.gov.uk
The LEEDS Sports Scholarship Scheme
This is a new scholarship designed to help encourage students from low income backgrounds who are playing sport at a high standard to enter the University of Leeds. Up to a value of £1500 a year.
For more information on any of the above Scholarship Schemes, please contact Patrick Craig on 0113 343 7541 or via p.m.craig@leeds.ac.uk.
The University of Leeds offers an opportunity for elite athletes to join the Sports Scholarships Scheme which aims to support elite athletes in their academic and sporting lives throughout their time at University.
There are five different types of scholarship available:
- University Sports Scholarship
- Alumni Sports Scholarship
- Partnership Sports Scholarship
- Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)
- The LEEDS Sports Scholarship
The benefits and application process are the same for all types of scholarships, however, the criteria for each type varies.
Benefits
- Assignment of a Performance Manager.
- Access to performance lifestyle support and performance services.
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Onsite Physiotherapy and Massage.
- Sports Science support in the areas of physiology, biomechanics and psychology.
- Free gym membership.
- Financial support.
(Opportunities may also exist for academic flexibility and/or part-time study.)
UNIVERSITY SPORT SCHOLARSHIP
The University Sports Scholarships are provided to support elite athletes in their academic and sporting lives throughout their time at University, whether they are potential Olympians or competing at a county or national level. All elite athletes who are studying at the University are eligible to apply for a sports scholarship. These scholarships are open to any student in any year studying any subject. Students receive services according to an agreed action plan.
ALUMNI SPORT SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by individual alumnus of the University, these scholarships are sports specific. Currently there are two available for squash and cricket - The Alumni Sport Scholarships; again these are open to any student in any year studying any subject. Scholarships are worth £2500 per year.
PARTNERSHIP SPORT SCHOLARSHIP
The Leeds-Hymers Scholarship has been designed specifically for Hymers College students who have shown an aptitude in sporting and academic performance during their time at school and who wish to fulfil their sporting and academic ambitions whilst at University. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide a continuing level of support for the athlete both before and during their transition into higher education, allowing them to maintain a focus on their sport and study. Scholars are awarded up to £750 per year.
TASS
The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, or TASS as it is better known, is a Government funded programme that represents a unique partnership between sport and higher and further education. The programme awards Scholarships and Bursaries to talented athletes that are committed to combining their sport and education. It aims to reduce the drop out of talented athletes from sport and supports and develops the talent of today for sporting success in the future.
The Sports Scholarship Scheme at the University of Leeds works in conjunction with TASS, in providing support for athletes at the University. Many of our current athletes are on both schemes.
For more information about TASS, please visit the official website at www.tass.gov.uk
The LEEDS Sports Scholarship Scheme
This is a new scholarship designed to help encourage students from low income backgrounds who are playing sport at a high standard to enter the University of Leeds. Up to a value of £1500 a year.
For more information on any of the above Scholarship Schemes, please contact Patrick Craig on 0113 343 7541 or via p.m.craig@leeds.ac.uk.